The great Yogi Berra once said, "Ninety percent of baseball is mental, the other half is physical." He may have meant many things, but one thing's certain: Mental preparation is key to baseball success.
Instructions
1. Review any scouting reports provided to your team. These help players know more about the opposing team's strengths and weaknesses.
2. Use the information if you're a pitcher or catcher to plan probable pitch selections and locations for each opposing hitter, as well as learn which hitters to "pitch around" or challenge aggressively.
3. Use these reports if you're an infielder or outfielder to determine position yourself in the field with each hitter (playing shallow depth or against the outfield wall).
4. Review the information about the opposing pitcher's pitch selection, patterns and tendencies as well if you're an infielder or outfielder.
5. Make mental notes about other participating teams in tournament play. If a coach, parent or scout has videotaped the opposition, review the tapes.
6. Plan your strategy for your first at bat. Common strategies include taking pitches or swinging at the first pitch.
7. Think about winning the game, and concentrate on your manager's strategies. Use positive thinking and visualization techniques if you think they'll help.
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